The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 10/16/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Author Rick Mitchell will be in the studio for an interview.

Hosted by:

Rita Rega

Produced by:

KBOO

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Every other Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Celebrating the Art of Jazz

With the passing of venerable KBOO host David Lifton, Rita Rega will continue in David’s time slot to celebrate the art of jazz. The show “The World of Jazz” will look at this ever changing art-form and it's rich tradition. New releases will segue to familiar classics and back again. Informed conversation about our jazz community will also be presented.

Genre(s):

Jazz

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

Montavilla Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 08/17/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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The World of Jazz on 08/03/16

Airs at: Wed, 08/03/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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The World of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 07/20/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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We'll preview guitarist Charlie Hunter's new release out on Friday, "Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Mouth" (Mike Tyson) Read more

Newport Then and Now

Airs at: Wed, 07/06/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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The World of Jazz on 06/08/16

Airs at: Wed, 06/08/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz At The Time of St. Helens

Airs at: Wed, 05/25/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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We'll reminisce about the jazz fusion of the late '70s and early '80s. Read more

Indian Melodies and Jazz Improvisation

Airs at: Wed, 05/11/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Catching up with Portland guitarist Chance Hayden.

Airs at: Wed, 04/27/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Guitarist Chance Hayden will be in the studio doing a guest DJ stint around 3 pm. We'll get a taste of the Soul Jazz that inspires him. Also, we'll be getting the lowdown on Chance's residency at Jimmy Maks that starts this Thursday. Read more

Miles Ahead

Airs at: Wed, 04/13/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

There's so much new music being produced right now it'll make your head spin. One new disc that contains mostly previously release material is the soundtrack to the new Miles Davis film "Miles Ahead." There's original Miles music here as well as a few "simulated" Miles trac... Read more